~ Narcissus and Echo ~

Narcissism: Origin- Greek mythology, Definition- Excessive love or admiration of oneself.

Stop being such a narcissist; you only think of yourself.

Echo: Origin- Nymph in a greek myth, Definition- a reply that repeats what has just been said

Echoing everything I say is very annoying!

Greek tales and myths have been widely spread, written, and talked about for many centuries. The tale of Narcissus and Echo, is a tale of an undying love and heartbreak. Echo, a nymph, falls in love with a self obsessed young man. She attempts to speak to him, and show him her love. Echo can only echo what he says, and Narcissus pushes her away. Narcissus continues to push other lovers away. Narcissus is punished by a goddess, who hears the pleas of past loves. He is punished by being forever in love with himself. Since he can never have himself, Narcissus, is tormented for the rest of his life.